ISAC

Follow ISAC (Illinois Student Assistance Commission) for student financial aid tips, #grant & #scholarship news and going to #college updates.

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School Counselors & Administrators: Join us for our webinar on how schools and districts can successfully implement the Illinois Postsecondary and Career Expectations (PaCE) Framework. The session will outline the implementation process and highlight ISAC’s free support options and resources available to schools and districts to help strengthen your PaCE efforts. ⁣

The webinar is free, but advance registration is required. Learn more and register at https://t.co/kRzfU9J4Gk.

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@RBHS208 Congratulations to the Class of 2026 on achieving an 84% FAFSA completion rate! We appreciate the opportunity to work with your school to help students and families navigate the financial aid process.

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School Counselors & Administrators: Join us on one of these dates to get an informative overview of Illinois’ One Click College Admit (OCCA) initiative, which streamlines postsecondary access by providing direct admission into participating state public universities and community colleges based on high school GPA.. The session will cover essential updates for supporting seniors, juniors, and community college transfer students, including a breakdown of how seniors interact with direct admission offers in the Common App. ⁣

⁣The webinar is free, but advance registration is required. Professional Development and Continuing Education hours will be available. Visit https://t.co/kRzfU9J4Gk to learn more and to register.⁣⁣

#ProfessionalDevelopment #OneClickCollegeAdmit

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School Counselors & Administrators: Join us for an update on financial aid completion in the State of Illinois and for an overview of the Financial Aid Application Completion Initiative which provides high schools with information to identify and assist their students who have not completed a financial aid application. Learn how to view your Class of 2026-2027 financial aid application completion data, opt-out form submissions, and tips for troubleshooting common issues. ⁣

The webinar is free, but advance registration is required. Learn more and register at https://t.co/kRzfU9J4Gk.

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Looking for ways to help cover the cost of your education after high school? Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to find out if you may be eligible for federal, state, and institutional financial aid, including grants, scholarships, students loans, and work study. ⁣
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Need help completing your financial aid application? Check in with your high school to see what events they have scheduled, find a free workshop in your community (https://t.co/kOC260JrQs), or schedule a free virtual meeting with an ISAC FAFSA expert at https://t.co/gPVDlr0FIQ. ⁣
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#EducationMattersIllinois #FAFSA #StudentAid

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@JTHS_204 Thank you for giving us the opportunity to speak with your students and families about financial aid and assist with the application process. Our ISACorps members are available year-round to support students as they navigate the college-going process. https://t.co/IiALxoacjr

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If you are the biological child, adopted child, or stepchild of a displaced energy worker, you may be eligible for the Displaced Energy Worker Dependent Transition Scholarship Program. ⁣⁣
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The spring- and summer-term application deadline for the 2026-27 Displaced Energy Worker Dependent Transition Scholarship Program is March 1, 2027. Applications received after March 1 will be considered for summer-term awards only. Visit https://t.co/y7McUHtVW1 to see if you're eligible and to apply. ⁣
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#studentaid #highered

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The spring- and summer-term application deadline for the 2026-27 Grant Programs for Dependents of Police, Fire, or Correctional Officers is March 1, 2027. Applications received after March 1 will be considered for summer-term awards only. Find out more and apply today: https://t.co/BfQw995cj2 https://t.co/XkJb5eEHN9

#moneyforcollege #grants

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High School Seniors: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is used to help determine your eligibility for federal, state, and some institutional financial aid for college or career school. Here's the information you will need to make it easier and faster to complete the FAFSA. In some cases, students will complete the 2027-28 Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid, which determines eligibility only for state financial aid.⁣
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Complete the FAFSA at https://t.co/8s9lIkXy0V or the Alternative Application at https://t.co/uHg3cWY1Ia. Need help with completing your application? Book a free virtual appointment today with an #ISACorps member at https://t.co/gPVDlr0FIQ ⁣
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#EducationMattersIllinois #FAFSA #payingforcollege

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Financial Aid Administrators: Be sure to mark your calendars for the following Illinois Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (@ILASFAA) events. ⁣

⁣2026 Fall Workshop for Financial Aid Advisors
o Friday, Nov. 13, 2026 – Elgin Community College
o Monday, Nov. 16, 2026 – Rend Lake Community College

Mark your calendars for the 2027 ILASFAA Annual Conference, "Cruising Through Turbulent Waters," taking place March 15-17, 2027 at the Westin Chicago Lombard.

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School Counselors & Administrators: Join us on one of these dates to get an informative overview of Illinois’ One Click College Admit (OCCA) initiative, which streamlines postsecondary access by providing direct admission into participating state public universities and community colleges based on high school GPA.. The session will cover essential updates for supporting seniors, juniors, and community college transfer students, including a breakdown of how seniors interact with direct admission offers in the Common App. ⁣

⁣The webinar is free, but advance registration is required. Professional Development and Continuing Education hours will be available. Visit https://t.co/kRzfU9J4Gk to learn more and to register.⁣⁣

#ProfessionalDevelopment #OneClickCollegeAdmit

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Mark your calendars! ISAC's Monthly Operational Update and Program News webinars for Financial Aid Administrators are happening on Oct. 28, Nov. 18, and Dec. 16 at 2 pm. No registration needed. Get the link and materials on the day of each session at https://t.co/X2ygOQ5uyH.

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School Counselors & Administrators: Join us for our webinar to review the four most challenging areas of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): federal and state aid eligibility, dependency, parental information, and financial information in an interactive setting using scenarios and real-life examples. The FAFSA is the form used to apply for most federal and state and many institutional financial aid programs, including the Federal Pell Grant and the Illinois Monetary Award Program (MAP) grant.

The webinar is free, but advance registration is required. Find out more and register at https://t.co/kRzfU9J4Gk

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Happy Financial Aid Day! Today, we celebrate the contributions of financial aid professionals across the United States who help students make their college-going dreams a reality. Thank you for all that you do to support students and help them accomplish their academic goals! ⁣

@nasfaa #FinancialAidDay

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High School & College Counselors & School Administrators: The ISAC Transcript Exchange, through Parchment, allows students to request the secure electronic transfer of their transcripts and other credentials to the college(s) of their choice, the Common App, and other organizations requesting transcripts at no cost to students or high schools. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣
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Join us on Tuesday, October 27, from 10:00 am to 10:45 am (CT) to learn about the ISAC Transcript Exchange, how to navigate the student and administrator dashboards, and gain efficiencies by switching from paper to electronic transcripts. Attendees will hear directly from professionals on how the ISAC Transcript Exchange can make a difference at your school. A Parchment Account Executive will provide an overview and be available to answer questions. ⁣⁣

The webinar is free, but registration is required. Visit https://t.co/kRzfU9J4Gk to learn more and register.

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During ISAC's Education Matters Fall Campaign (formerly, the College Changes Everything® Fall Campaign), ISAC partners with high schools and communities across the state to offer an intensive schedule of FREE workshops through Thanksgiving to help students complete their college and financial aid applications. Check out workshops in your community and other resources to help you explore your path to education after high school. ⁣

School Counselors: Sign up for the Education Matters campaign and get a downloadable campaign toolkit, materials, swag, and event support from ISAC as you help students and families with college planning and financial aid. Learn more: https://t.co/XJd71tXnPK
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#EducationMattersIllinois #collegeplanning #studentaid

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There's still time to register for the First Gen Symposium! The symposium will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2026 from 8:00 am - 2:30 pm at Waubonsee Community College. This event brings together educators, counselors, community-based organizations, college-access professionals, and others dedicated to supporting first-generation students on their educational journey. ⁣

Because space is limited, full capacity may be reached before October 30. Registration is $25 and includes a continental breakfast and lunch. Advance registration is required, walk-in registration will not be available. Visit https://t.co/KG0jXF4i4F for more information and to register. We hope to see you there!⁣
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#ISACFirstGenSymposium

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ISAC is pleased to announce the 2026-27 Financial Aid Application Completion Recognition of Excellence Honorees. This year, 539 Illinois public and private high schools were honored for outstanding financial aid application completion, almost a 15 percent increase from last year. Congratulations to all the honorees for this remarkable accomplishment! Learn more: https://t.co/Hmq0Qa5oEu

#RecognitionofExcellence

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School Counselors & Administrators: Prepare for the 2027–28 financial aid cycle with this half-day training on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) and the Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid offered by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC). ⁣
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This training will cover important updates to the FAFSA form. Attendees will also learn about key state initiatives as well as federal changes that could impact students and families. By the end of the session, participants should have the knowledge and resources needed to guide students through the financial aid process.
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The training session is free to attend, but advance registration is required. Registration will close on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, or when full capacity is reached. Attendees can earn Professional Development (PD) and Continuing Education (CE) credits. Register for the session at https://t.co/kRzfU9J4Gk

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The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is used to help determine your eligibility for federal, state, and some institutional student financial aid. If you are planning on attending college or trade school between July 1, 2027 and June 30, 2028, file your 2027-28 FAFSA form, at https://t.co/8s9lIkXy0V.⁣
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You and your parents will each need to create your own https://t.co/YOZ8c4eJPj account to complete the FAFSA. If you don’t already have one, create your https://t.co/YOZ8c4eJPj account now. ⁣
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Need help completing your financial aid application? Connect with your local #ISACorps member for free assistance at https://t.co/gPVDlr0FIQ. ⁣
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#FAFSA #studentaid #highered #moneyforcollege